Shelby County News

Week ending April 18, 2019
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Pictures of Center High School for the years 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

are now on our website.

 

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MEMORIAL DONATIONS GIVEN IN HONOR OF
                      Leetha Boren                  
     Donated By 
        Shelby County Historical Commission
 

Leetha Boren
Donated By
 Vickie Martin & Jennifer Ford
 

K. P. Bradshaw
Donated By
J. C. & Venorah McSwain
 

L. D. Hibbard, Sr.
Donated By
J. C. & Venorah McSwain
 

Billy Poindexter
Donated By
J. C. & Venorah McSwain
 

Leetha Boren
Donated By
J. C. & Venorah McSwain
 

Leetha Boren
Donated By
Fannie Watson
 

Leetha Boren
Donated By
Charles & Sharon Pollard

 
 

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OBITUARIES


 

JAMES EDWARD FLORI
James Edward Flori, 79, of Timpson, Texas, died April 11, 2019. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born November 28, 1939, in Colorado to George Flori and Dorothy Bartels Flori.  He joined the United States Navy in 1955, and proudly served his country for over 23 years before retiring. James was a Senior Chief Petty Officer in the Navy. He was commended with many medals during his service. He was preceded in death by, Parents; Brother, Ervin Flori. Survivors include, Wife, Patricia Ritter Flori; Children, Thomas (Tommy) Flori & wife Colleen, Tammy Beck & husband Tim, Eddie Gibbs & wife Vicki, Earl Gibbs & wife Paulette, Patricia Nicholson & husband Larry, Betty Looney & partner Carla, Sharon Hall & husband Jimmy; Sister, Georgie Boyce.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
 
MARTIN CRAIG TIPTON
Martin “Marty” Craig Tipton, 59, of Timpson, Texas, died April 14, 2019 in Timpson, Texas. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born on February 20, 1960 in Houston, Texas to Harvey Tipton and Beth Bush Tipton. Survivors include, Son, Scott Tipton & wife, Gena; Daughter, April Cook, Parents, Harvey “Tip” and Beth Tipton; Brothers, Robert S. Tipton & wife, Donna L., Dondi D. Tipton & wife, Donna K.
Online condolences can be sent at www.taylorfh.net.
Taylor Funeral Home, Timpson, Texas
 
IRENE STRONG VAUGHN
Irene Strong Vaughn, 65, of Center, died April 11, 2019, in Longview. Interment was in Strong Cemetery, Shelby County. She was born October 29, 1953, in Center, to Billy Strong and Margie Strong. She was preceded in death by, Parents; Husband, Marvin Lee. Survivors include, Husband, Glynn Vaughn; Children, Travis Lee & wife Brandi, Michelle Clark, Thomas Lee & wife Michelle; Brother, Bobby Strong & wife Rebecca; Sister, Billie Bright.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
DAMON JONES
Damon Jones, 66, of Center, died April 15, 2019, in Center. Interment will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park, Center, Texas. He was born July 17, 1952, in Joplin, Missouri, to Dalton Smith Jones and Eva Jean Brittain Jones. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include, Sister, Leisa Webster & husband Jeff of Center; Brothers, Dalton Jones, Roderick Jones & wife Lisa.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas
WALTER ANDERSON
Walter Anderson, 73, of Joaquin, died April 16, 2019, in Houston. Interment will be in Old Home Cemetery, Shelby County. He was born January 30, 1946, in New Gulf, Texas, to Elmer David Anderson and Velma Dee Gaddis Anderson. Survivors include, Wife, Mary Anderson; Children, Lisa Turner & Gary Stone, Theresa Hohmann & husband Robert, Deeann Green & husband James, Diann Gansky; Sister, Hazel Prazak; Brother, Thomas Anderson.
Online condolences can be sent at www.watsonandsonsfuneralhome.com
Watson and Sons Funeral Home, Center, Texas

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